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Atocell® · Cellulose ethers
MHEC
Methyl Hydroxyethyl Cellulose
Water retention, open time and controlled workability for dry-mix systems.
A non-ionic, water-soluble and pH-stable cellulose ether powder used as a thickener, binder, film former, protective colloid, suspending agent and water-retention agent.
10MHEC grades
25 kgNet weight per bag
Atocell®TIPOO Group cellulose ethers
Reliable water retention.
MHEC for plaster and render formulations
Product overview
A versatile additive.
A practical difference.
MHEC offers functional properties when dissolved in water and can be used as a thickener, binder, surfactant, film former, protective colloid, suspending agent and water-retention agent in construction materials.
Atocell® cellulose ethers are used in tile adhesives, wall putties, cement mortars and plasters for thickening, water retention and binding. The catalog also identifies applications in paints, coatings and detergents.
Key benefits
Performance throughout
the formulation.
Open time
Increases open time for more practical application.
Workability
Improves workability, wetting and trowelling ability.
Water retention
Improves water retention, including under high temperature.
Rheology control
Improves rheology control and thickening efficiency.
Resistance & stability
Improves sag and crack resistance and freeze-thaw stability.
Benefits summarized from the TIPOO Group Catalog 2025, MHEC section.
Applications
For the systems
professionals apply.
Match the MHEC grade to the binder system and application using the catalog recommendations below.
Tile adhesives
Paste stabilization, wetting, trowelling, water retention, open time and slip resistance.
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Skim coat & wall putty
Paste stability, water retention, smooth finishing and compatibility with other additives.
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Tile grout
Wetting and trowelling performance, smooth surfaces, open time and slip resistance.
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Gypsum systems
Catalog recommendations cover gypsum plaster, joint filler and gypsum adhesives.
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Daily chemicals
Fast viscosity setup, thickening and stability in liquid detergent, shower gel, shampoo, liquid soap and laundry detergent.
See suitable gradesBeyond these applications
Mortar & concrete · AAC block adhesives · Cement plaster & render · Self-levelling mortar · Waterproofing and repair mortar · EIFS systems · Emulsion-based materials · Water-based paints
Product grades & technical information
Find your starting grade.
Explore the 10 MHEC grades and their Brookfield viscosity values and application recommendations as shown in the TIPOO Group catalog.
Showing 10 of 10 grades
| Grade | Brookfield viscosity* | Catalog applications |
|---|---|---|
| EM6H | 5,000–6,000 | Tile adhesives; Mortar & concrete; Cement plaster & render; Grout; Self-levelling mortar |
| EM10H | 9,000–10,000 | Tile adhesives; Mortar & concrete; Cement plaster & render; Grout; Waterproofing mortar; Repair mortar; Gypsum joint filler |
| EM20H | 15,000–25,000 | Tile adhesives; Mortar & concrete; Cement plaster & render; Skim coat / wall putty; Grout; Gypsum plaster; Gypsum joint filler; Gypsum adhesives |
| EM45H | 40,000–55,000 | Tile adhesives; Mortar & concrete; AAC block adhesives; Cement plaster & render; Skim coat / wall putty; EIFS base coat; EIFS adhesives; Gypsum plaster; Gypsum adhesives |
| EM70H | 65,000–75,000 | Tile adhesives; Mortar & concrete; AAC block adhesives; Cement plaster & render; Skim coat / wall putty; Emulsion-based joint filler |
| EM20HS | 15,000–25,000 | Emulsion-based joint filler |
| EM45HS | 40,000–55,000 | Emulsion-based tile adhesive |
| EM70HS | 65,000–75,000 | Tile adhesives; Mortar & concrete; Gypsum plaster; Gypsum adhesives; Emulsion-based tile adhesive; Water-based paints |
| D80ES | 65,000–75,000 | Daily chemicals |
| D4ES | 3,500–5,500 | Daily chemicals |
* Brookfield viscosity values are reproduced from the TIPOO Group catalog.
Daily chemicals include liquid detergent, shower gel, shampoo, liquid soap and laundry detergent.
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Packaging & supply
Prepared for delivery.
Multi-layer paper bags supplied on shrink-wrapped pallets.
- Net weight
- 25 kg / bag
- Pallet load
- 1.2 tons / pallet
- 20 FCL, with pallets
- 12 MT (12,000 kg)
- 40 HQ, with pallets
- 24 MT (24,000 kg)
Packaging information reproduced from the catalog’s MHEC section.
Technical resources
Documents for your evaluation.
TIPOO Group product catalog
Review the supplied 2025 catalog. MHEC information appears on PDF pages 9–13.
Download catalogTechnical data sheet
Contact TIPOO Group to request the technical data sheet for the MHEC grade you are evaluating.
Request TDSSafety data sheet
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Request SDSLet’s work on your formulation
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in your application.
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